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EDUCATION FRANCAISE A NEW YORKFRENCH EDUCATION IN NEW YORK INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 134324663 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B11 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · efny.net

revenue

$1.2M

expenses

$1.2M

net assets

$491K

employees

volunteers

program ratio

95%

mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME FRENCH-SPEAKING FAMILIES WHO CANNOT AFFORD OR CANNOT ATTEND FOR OTHER REASONS EXISTING PRIVATE DUAL-LANGUAGE SCHOOLS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Education Française à New York (EFNY) provides affordable French-language education programs for children of French-speaking families in New York City. The organization offers after-school and online classes categorized by language proficiency, serving both native speakers and students learning French as a second language. Programs follow the NYC Department of Education calendar and are hosted at public schools and virtually.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Extended Day Programs

After-class offerings including homework support (Études), creative arts, theater, dance, and cultural exploration, all conducted in French

French as a Second Language (FSL)

Instruction for children new to French or building foundational skills, emphasizing speaking, listening comprehension, and vocabulary through interactive activities

French for Native Speakers

Immersion classes for bilingual children focusing on reading, writing, grammar, and cultural subjects taught entirely in French, offered at multiple grade levels

Online French Classes

Virtual small-group French instruction for students in grades 4 through 11, capped at 8 students per class to ensure interactivity

activities · 7 groups

What they do

College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Deliver advanced French instruction and exam preparation for middle and high school students
  
  Offers advanced French language programming for bilingual middle and high school students, including focused coursework on comprehension, expression, analysis of authentic texts and Francophone literature, and preparation for standardized exams such as DELF B2 and AP French Language and Culture, with structured assignments and curriculum.
Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Deliver affordable French language education programs for low and middle-income French-speaking families
  
  Provides alternative education programs in French for children from low and middle-income families who cannot access existing private dual-language schools, offering an affordable pathway to bilingual education.
Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Employ and manage a team of French language educators
  
  Employs over 50 native or bilingual French-speaking educators to deliver in-person and online instruction across multiple school sites and virtual classrooms, ensuring qualified staffing for all program levels.
After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate after-school French language programs in NYC public schools
  
  Runs structured after-school French language programs across 13 public schools in Manhattan and Brooklyn, serving over 700 students annually with instruction for native speakers, fluent learners, and beginners from kindergarten through 8th grade. Programs run on the NYC Department of Education calendar, typically from September to June, and include small-group classes (up to 12 students) taught by native or bilingual French-speaking educators.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance for program participation
  
  Offers limited financial aid to families on a case-by-case basis to support access to French language programs, particularly for those facing economic barriers.
Homeschool Support Services 1 activity
- Support implementation of dual-language and enrichment programs in partner schools
  
  Assists NYC public schools in launching and sustaining French-English dual-language and after-school enrichment programs by managing teacher hiring, curriculum delivery, compliance (insurance, permits), marketing, student placement, and administrative operations.
Uncategorized 2 activities
- Offer online French language classes for remote learners
  
  Provides online French instruction for students in grades 4–11, conducted entirely in French, with classes organized by age and proficiency level and capped at 8 students to promote interaction. Courses run from September 2026 to June 2027 and include weekly assignments to support progress.
- Provide differentiated French language instruction by proficiency level and age
  
  Offers tailored French instruction tracks including: full-immersion classes for native and fluent speakers focusing on literacy, grammar, and creative writing; French as a Second Language (FSL) classes for beginners emphasizing speaking, listening, and vocabulary through interactive methods; and specialized thematic or theater-based courses for early learners. Classes are grouped by grade and language proficiency, with online options available.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$1.24M

Contributions & grants$6K0%

Program service revenue$1.20M97%

Investment income$35K3%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$1.20M

Program expenses95%

Admin / overhead4%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$1.02M

Grants paid out$18K

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$1.45M

Cash$1.45M

Investments$0

Liabilities$959K

Net assets$491K

Liquid reserves14.5 mo

5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +23.3%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
CHRISTINE GIORGIS	OPERATIONAL DIRECTOR	40	$113K
NATHALIE VAN BRAEKEL	EDUCATION DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR	2	$58K
ISABELLE BOUMENDIL	TREASURER	2	$19K

board members · 4

AMELIE DERRIEUX-SABLE — DIRECTOR
JEREMIE CAPRON — SECRETARY
STEPHANE LAUTNER — DIRECTOR
VIRGIL DE VOLDERE — DUAL LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT/DIRECTOR

relationships · 29

Who they work with

Agence pour l’enseignement du français à l’étranger Partner — Collaborates to ensure programs are aligned with global standards for French language education.
Délégation Générale du Québec à New York Partner — Collaborates to support culturally rich and academically rigorous French language programs.
FLAM Monde Network — Member of an international network promoting French language and culture for children outside France.
FLAM USA Network — Member of an international network promoting French language and culture for children outside France.
Kiwiversity Partner — Collaborates to support French language programs in New York.
La Petite École (West Village) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
Lireka Partner — Collaborates to support French language programs in New York.
L’Alliance Partner — Collaborates with L’Alliance for DELF exam registration and administration.
MS 256 Lafayette Academy Partner — Hosts EFNY French language program at its Upper West Side campus.
MS 256 – Lafayette Academy Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
NYC Department of Education Government — Collaborates with EFNY and school principals to approve and support French dual language programs in public schools.
New York City Department of Education Government — EFNY secures permits from the NYC Department of Education to operate programs.
PS 110 Partner — Hosts EFNY's French language program at its Brooklyn school site for enrolled students.
PS 133 Partner — Hosts EFNY's French language program at its Brooklyn school site.
PS 20 Partner — Hosts EFNY's French language program at its school site in Brooklyn.
PS 234 Partner — Hosts EFNY's after-school French program at its Tribeca campus
PS 234 (Tribeca) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
PS 3 Partner — Hosts French language program at PS 3 in the West Village.
PS 3 (West Village) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
PS 321 Partner — Hosts EFNY French language program at its Brooklyn location.
PS 527 Partner — Hosts French language program at the school site.
PS 527 (Upper East Side) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
PS 58 Afterschool Program Partner — Handles registration and payment for EFNY classes at PS 58 and collaborates on program delivery.
PS 6 Partner — Hosts EFNY French language program at its Upper East Side school location.
PS 6 (Upper East Side) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
PS 84 Partner — Provides French language programming exclusively for students at PS 84 on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
PS 84 (Upper West Side) Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.
Savio Partner — Collaborates to support French language programs in New York.
Washington Heights Partner — Hosts EFNY's in-person French enrichment program.

strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

Arts-Integrated Language Learning

methodology: arts-integrated_language_learning
By using theater and performance-based activities, we build oral fluency, articulation, and confidence in French expression because creative engagement promotes risk-taking, repetition, and emotional connection to the language.
Full French Immersion for Native and Fluent Speakers

methodology: full_immersion_language_instruction
By using a French-only environment in classes for native and fluent French speakers, we develop advanced literacy, oral expression, and cultural knowledge in French because consistent, rich language exposure is the most effective path to bilingualism and language mastery.
Parent-Driven Advocacy for Program Expansion

methodology: parent-driven advocacy
By mobilizing parents to engage school officials and advocate for dual-language programs, we expand access to French education because grassroots advocacy leverages community demand to influence institutional decision-making.
Play-Based Language Acquisition for Beginners

methodology: playful_language_acquisition
By teaching French as a second language through interactive, playful methods, we build foundational speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills because engagement and enjoyment increase motivation and facilitate natural language acquisition in young learners.
Proficiency-Based Instructional Grouping

methodology: proficiency-based_tracking
By separating students into distinct tracks based on language proficiency—native/fluent speakers vs. second-language learners—we tailor curriculum and instruction to developmental needs because matching content to language background improves literacy, grammar acquisition, and cultural engagement.